Basis: Latest reported fiscal quarter. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.
Is the debt to assets ratio high or low?
The debt to assets ratio of 27.49% is 22% below its 5-year average of 35.35%, around the middle of its 5-year range (2.00%–43.68%).
As of the fiscal period ended Tuesday, June 30, 2026. 0.82% below its 12-month average of 27.72%.
Reported quarterly debt to assets ratio; no daily interpolation. Q2 FY2026 (2026-06-30): 27.49%.
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO
27.49%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG TTM
27.72%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 3Y
34.59%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 5Y
35.35%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 10Y
17.37%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 15Y
11.68%
DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO AVG 20Y
0.87%
CURRENT VS TTM AVG
-0.82%
CURRENT VS 3Y AVG
-20.51%
CURRENT VS 5Y AVG
-22.22%
CURRENT VS 10Y AVG
+58.26%
CURRENT VS 15Y AVG
+135.46%
CURRENT VS 20Y AVG
+3057.18%
SECTOR MEDIAN · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE
0.28%
median of 125 covered companies
CURRENT VS SECTOR MEDIAN
+9718.89%
vs the sector median at left
American Public Education, Inc.
Market Cap
$817.75M
Debt to Assets Ratio
27.49%
TTM Avg
27.72%
3Y Avg
34.59%
5Y Avg
35.35%
Market Cap
$793.78M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.17%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$701.53M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.43%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$600.05M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.06%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$597.56M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.37%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$564.70M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.04%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$1.07B
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.40%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
Market Cap
$509.44M
Debt to Assets Ratio
0.20%
TTM Avg
N/A
3Y Avg
N/A
5Y Avg
N/A
| NAME | MARKET CAP | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO | TTM | 3Y | 5Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Public Education, Inc. (APEI) | $817.75M | 27.49% | 27.72% | 34.59% | 35.35% |
| John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (JBSS)vs › | $793.78M | 0.17% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Lincoln Educational Services Corporation (LINC)vs › | $701.53M | 0.43% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mama's Creations, Inc. (MAMA)vs › | $600.05M | 0.06% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Helen of Troy Limited (HELE)vs › | $597.56M | 0.37% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| The Honest Company, Inc. (HNST)vs › | $564.70M | 0.04% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Universal Corporation (UVV)vs › | $1.07B | 0.40% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Oddity Tech Ltd. (ODD)vs › | $1.09B | 0.60% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Krispy Kreme, Inc. (DNUT)vs › | $509.44M | 0.20% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO)vs › | $1.12B | 0.62% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Debt/Assets
27.5%
Debt/Equity
0.47
Current Ratio
3.25
Interest Coverage
12.7x
Formula: Debt/Assets = Total Debt / Total Assets × 100
Debt/Assets vs Debt/Equity:
Industry context matters: Capital-intensive industries (utilities, real estate) typically have higher Debt/Assets ratios than tech companies.
Debt/Assets ratio shows what percentage of a company's assets are financed by debt. Compare the current value with the historical chart and peer group to understand leverage over time.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
| DATE | DEBT TO ASSETS RATIO |
|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 27.49% |
| 2026-03-31 | 13.06% |
| 2025-12-31 | 29.99% |
| 2025-09-30 | 31.65% |
| 2025-06-30 | 36.41% |
| 2025-03-31 | 34.34% |
| 2024-12-31 | 35.19% |
| 2024-09-30 | 35.69% |
| 2024-06-30 | 36.63% |
| 2024-03-31 | 36.52% |
| 2023-12-31 | 36.73% |
| 2023-09-30 | 37.07% |
| 2023-06-30 | 37.36% |
| 2023-03-31 | 33.92% |
| 2022-12-31 | 30.50% |
| 2022-09-30 | 43.44% |
| 2022-06-30 | 43.68% |
| 2022-03-31 | 35.03% |
| 2021-12-31 | 35.48% |
| 2021-09-30 | 34.48% |
| 2021-06-30 | 2.00% |
| 2021-03-31 | 2.16% |
| 2020-12-31 | 2.38% |
| 2020-09-30 | 2.56% |
| 2020-06-30 | 2.95% |
| 2020-03-31 | 3.25% |
| 2019-12-31 | 3.32% |
| 2019-09-30 | 2.95% |
| 2019-06-30 | 2.96% |
| 2019-03-31 | 3.07% |
| 2018-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2018-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2018-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2018-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2017-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2017-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2017-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2017-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2016-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2016-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2016-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2016-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2015-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2015-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2015-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2015-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2014-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2014-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2014-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2014-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2013-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2013-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2013-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2013-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2012-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2012-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2012-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2012-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2011-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2011-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2011-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2011-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2010-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2010-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2010-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2010-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2009-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2009-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2009-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2009-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2008-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2008-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2008-03-31 | 0.00% |
| 2007-12-31 | 0.00% |
| 2007-09-30 | 0.00% |
| 2007-06-30 | 0.00% |
| 2007-03-31 | 4.72% |
| 2006-12-31 | 6.86% |
| 2005-12-31 | 0.00% |
